Can hissers coexist with over cockroaches like headlights and centurion cockroaches

[Guysak]

Hi I have hissing cockroaches at the moment but would like to expand to a more diverse range of cockroaches but don't want to find out they have eaten each over as I know cockroaches can be cannibals .

 

[goliathusdavid]

Please do not do this. While adults of these three different species could theoretically cohabitate with one another (though there would likely be at least antennae and wing biting) all breeding would stop. And as these species would NEVER, ever interact in their drastically different natural habitats it is especially inadvisable. Keeping closely related species in the same habitats can also result in hybridization (something GREATLY frowned upon in both hobby and scientific communities). I love that you want to expand into more Blattid species, but they are going to require different housing. Period.

 

[Guysak]

Please do not do this. While adults of these three different species could theoretically cohabitate with one another (though there would likely be at least antennae and wing biting) all breeding would stop. And as these species would NEVER, ever interact in their drastically different natural habitats it is especially inadvisable. Keeping closely related species in the same habitats can also result in hybridization (something GREATLY frowned upon in both hobby and scientific communities). I love that you want to expand into more Blattid species, but they are going to require different housing. Period.

That's cool thanks I was just wondering as iv had to remove my fruit beetle's into a temporary inclosure due to tropical woodlice hunting down and eating there wings , I really don't want a repeat of that so I appreciate the advice thanks